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[Highland Park] Assistance Desperately Needed For Highland Park Garden
by Dana Thomas 19 Jan '07

19 Jan '07

The Highland Park garden located at the Highland Park Bridge is in desperate need of volunteers to assist in the planting/mulching/and maintenance. The Western Pennsylvania Parks Conservancy spearheaded this project years ago and is having a very difficult time finding people who are willing to assist in maintaining this beautiful garden. Yes, the location is somewhat difficult to get to and the amount of space it covers makes it one of the more time consuming gardens to work on, but, it is a reflection of our neighborhood and one of the first impressions visitors receive when traveling from across the Allegheny River and from Allegheny River Boulevard. It is an asset to the neighborhood. Simply stated, the following is needed: 1) At least 25 Highland Park residents to assist in planting flowers and spreading mulch on a date "to be determined" in May 2) Individuals and/or landscapers/grass mowers who would be able to take responsibility for mowing the grass at the garden one day in June, July, August, September (each month could be covered by different individuals) *** There is a small stipend available for this task AND the opportunity for a business owner to be named on the West. PA Parks Conservancy recognition board at the site!! **** A call for volunteers from the neighborhood went out last year by the Conservancy and I was the only one to show up :-) It was a lot of work and disappointing to see people from outside the neighborhood working so hard on a Highland Park garden. If we could gather just 25 more people, this task would not be so daunting. It is also a great way to get outside and enjoy the spring weather and you will feel good about the difference you made each time you travel across the bridge! A representative will be at the March 15th Highland Park Community Council meeting at St. Andrew's Church on Hampton Street at 7:30pm to address the specifics and - hopefully - gather some volunteers. Please make time for the meeting and/or email me if you may be able to help. THANK YOU! Dana Thomas 412-720-0907 danathomas(a)prudentialpreferred.com Highland Park Community Council Beautification Chairperson www.CityLifePittsburgh.com <http://www.citylifepittsburgh.com/>

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[Highland Park] FW: Cheap washer and dryer
by Jeff Dumm 18 Jan '07

18 Jan '07

Used washer and dryer. Functional but old 25 bucks. You haul Jeff 412 361 1648 or 412 773 2957

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Urban Fusion Live, Monday Evening Discussions, more
by Justin Rothshank 18 Jan '07

18 Jan '07

This information can also be found on our website: www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News Urban Fusion CAFÉ & Live Music Series @ Union Project Friday, February 2nd at 8pm, the Union Project will celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Urban Fusion Café and Catering, which celebrates the union of flavors, colors, and sounds, with a monthly First Friday live music series. Olga Watkins & The Soul Kitchen Band will be the feature performers for the evening. Feb. Monday Evening Discussion Series In the spirit of continuing the pursuit of unity and facing issues of equality, humanity, and community, the Union Project and Open Door hosts Monday Evening Conversations every Monday evening in February at 7:00pm. Showing films by local and international directors alike, these Monday night discussions will begin on February 5^th at 7:00pm with a presentation of “East of Liberty: A Story of Good Intentions” a documentary by Chris Ivey. All Monday Evening discussions are open to the community and free of charge. Please join us for this unique and important opportunity to hear and learn from one another. Below is a listing of each film and play, and the corresponding discussion topic. ♣ Feb. 5th “East of Liberty: A Story of Good Intentions,” a documentary by Chris Ivey with a discussion about development and urban renewal in Pittsburgh’s east end to follow ♣ Feb. 12th – “Drop the Debt”- A discussion about third world debt and the Drop the Debt Campaign and Jubilee USA ♣ Feb. 19th – “Mighty Times: The Children’s March,” a documentary film about students in Birmingham, Alabama who played a powerful role in ending segregation with a discussion to follow ♣ Feb. 26th - “The Kitchen” a play by Rob Zellers and a discussion about white guilt and privilege to follow led by the actors and director URBAN FUSION café DISCOUNTS The Urban Fusion Café would like to extend a 10% discount on café purchases (and 5% discount on catering) to the following partners and organizations: ♣ Pittsburgh Public Schools, students, staff and faculty ♣ Pittsburgh Police and Fire Departments ♣ Students, Faculty, and Staff of PITT, Duquesne, CMU, Chatham, Carlow, CCAC, PIMS, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Point Park, Robert Morris, Art Institute, PA Culinary, Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Bidwell, Vet Tech, Duff’s, Devery, University of Phoenix ♣ Stanton-Negley Drug Company ♣ All Union Project Tenants Also, the world's best homemade pumpkin roll is available at the cafe, every day, for only $2.00 a slice. Make bowls @ Union Project Union Project clay studio will be supporting the Empty Bowls dinner this year. Empty Bowls is an annual fundraiser for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. If you would like to make bowls in the Union Project clay studio please join us on Wednesday evenings from 4 - 8 pm beginning January 24 and continuing until February 28. We'll be making bowls the first 4 weeks and glazing bowls the last 2 weeks. We'll have the clay and glazes, you just need to bring the enthusiasm and creativity. This is a free event. If you have questions contact clay(a)unionproject.org. STILL ROOM IN MOSAICS CLASS Check out the website www.unioinproject.org/ceramics to see a full class listing for new and upcoming art classes offered at the Union Project. The Mosaic Mural class taught by Lauren Blair still has openings. Class is 8 weeks long. Prices and more information can be found on the website or by emailing clay(a)unionproject.org. BOOKS, ART SUPPLIES, PILLOWS DONATIONS – CAFÉ The Café is seeking book donations for the take one/leave one community reading shelf. Any quality books for Fiction, Non-Fiction, Sci-Fi, Social Commentary - you name it. Also the Café is collecting coloring books, crayons, rugs and throw pillows for the new kids corner. If it would be enjoyed by your neighbors, bring it to the cafe! The Union Project does not necessarily endorse the views of organizations and individuals that rent space at Union Project. You can donate to Union Project online by clicking here. Union Project is located at the corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues in the east end of Pittsburgh. Call 412-363-4550 or check out www.unionproject.org for more information. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] Recyling Floppy Disks
by Barbara Dickson-Valcheff 17 Jan '07

17 Jan '07

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[Highland Park] Fwd: [St Andrews] F.A.I.T.H. Exercise-Nutrition Program continuing
by Bruce Robison 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

> Subject: [St Andrews] F.A.I.T.H. Exercise-Nutrition > Program continuing > _________________________________________________________________________________ > St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 5801 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh 15206 412 661-1245 > F.A.I.T.H.Exercise/Nutrition Program > "Respecting the bodies God gave us through exercise > and healthful eating" > > All are invited to join in the St. Andrew's > F.A.I.T.H. (Fitness and Information Transform > Health) fitness and nutrition program. > > Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 18 to mid-May > > Time: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. > > Schedule: 5:30 - 5:45 Meet in Brooks Hall, warm-up > 5:45 - 6:15 Easy exercises (sit or stand) to a > video > (Nat. Inst. Aging) in > Brooks Hall > OR > Group walk mapped route @ church (0.5 to 1.5 > miles) > (Leslie Sansone "Easy > 1-mile" DVD if bad weather) > 6:15 - 6:45 Light supper, fellowship, cleanup > > · Please check with your doctor about which > activities are right for you. > · Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. > · A $3 donation is suggested for the supper. > > More info. about the F.A.I.T.H. program: > F.A.I.T.H. is a program of The Western Pennsylvania > Hospital, the American Cancer Society, > American Diabetes Assn., and American Heart Assn. to > help congregations in the East End > improve the health of their members/ communities. > Contact Diana Mathis <dbmathis(a)juno.com> for more > information. > ________________________________________________________________________________ > > > >

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[Highland Park] Need Tickets!!!!
by christy 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

Highland Park Friends, I'm looking to buy 5 tickets (or as many as you might have) to David Sedaris on April 2 (The Drue Heinz Lecture Series). I waited too long to call and it's sold out. If you know of anyone who is a subscriber and may not be able to attend, please let me know! Thanks. Betsy

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[Highland Park] PRICE REDUCTION ON 9 MEGAPIXEL CAMERA
by Francine DiFranza 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

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[Highland Park] thanks to all who have submitted great recommedations for auto body!
by Kathleen Newman 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

I've had an avalanche of wonderful suggestions, including many places which got repeat endorsements. Thank you Highland Park residents! You are the best! Kathy -- Professor Kathy M. Newman, English, Carnegie Mellon University My first book, Radio Active: Advertising and Consumer Activism is now available: http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/8981.html CMU, 259 Baker Hall, English, Pgh, PA 15213 *** (412) 268-6450 5505 Avondale Place *** Pittsburgh, PA 15206 *** (412) 363-3983

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[Highland Park] looking for affordable, reliable auto body shop
by Kathleen Newman 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

My husband and I are looking for an auto body shop that does good, reliable work without breaking the bank. Any suggestions or recent positive experiences you can share? Thanks! Kathy ____________________________________________________________ Professor Kathy M. Newman, English, Carnegie Mellon University My first book, Radio Active: Advertising and Consumer Activism is now available: http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/8981.html During the 2004/2005 school year please contact me at: 5505 Avondale Place *** Pittsburgh, PA 15206 *** (412) 363-3983

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[Highland Park] SEPHORA GIFT CARD FOR SALE
by Francine DiFranza 15 Jan '07

15 Jan '07

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